Electrical Engineer

The People Co; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to lead maintenance efforts on production equipment. The ideal candidate will have a strong electrical bias and will be responsible for fault-finding, preventative maintenance, and supporting production teams. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical or Electrical engineering.
• Strong hands-on experience with production machinery.
• Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, and panels.

Responsibilities

• Lead on mechanical maintenance and diagnostics across production equipment.
• Carry out reactive and preventative maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with engineers.

Skills

Electrical engineering expertise

Mechanical maintenance skills

Fault-finding on PLCs

Good understanding of health & safety regulations

Education

NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer

As an Electrical Engineer, you'll be the go-to expert for all things electrical on site — but your mechanical know-how will also come into play. With a strong electrical bias, you'll support production lines, minimise downtime, and work closely with both the engineering and operations teams to deliver efficient, reliable, and compliant performance across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on mechanical maintenance, fault-finding, and diagnostics across production equipment.
• Carry out both reactive and preventative maintenance to minimise production downtime.
• Support electrical repairs and work collaboratively with multi-skilled engineers.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects around equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Ensure all electrical systems and installations comply with regulatory and safety standards.
• Work closely with production teams to support fast turnaround on line changeovers and setups.
• Keep accurate maintenance logs, assist with spare parts inventory, and support audit readiness.
• Contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation.

About You

• Time-served or formally qualified in Mechanical or Electrical engineering (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Strong hands-on experience with production machinery – electrical bias, but mechanically capable.
• Excellent fault-finding skills on PLCs, drives, motors, panels, and industrial control systems.
• Good understanding of health & safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Proactive, adaptable, and calm under pressure – a true team player.
• FMCG or food industry experience is a strong advantage, but not essential.
• Be part of a growing, global company with a proud heritage and exciting future.
• Work in a fast-paced environment where your skills make a daily impact.
• Join a business that values its people, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and long-term career development opportunities.